Last Friday, September 27th, TNO represented MODI at a workshop for the EU project AUTOSUP, focusing on automating logistics technologies. Jaco Van Meijeren participated in the event, engaging with industry experts and stakeholders to discuss the logistics sector’s current requirements, gaps, and opportunities. The workshop served as a collaborative platform for sharing insights and strategies to enhance automation in logistics, bringing together internal and external stakeholders.
During the discussions, Mr. Van Meijeren highlighted valuable experiences from TNO’s MODI Project, explicitly relating to Task 1.1 and Task 4.5. His contributions underscored the importance of integrating advanced automation technologies to improve efficiency and sustainability in logistics operations. By sharing these insights, TNO continues positioning itself at the forefront of innovation in transportation and logistics, fostering partnerships that address the sector’s evolving needs. Participants discussed several topics shaping the industry’s future, including:
W𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: addressing the skills and training required to support automation.
𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: exploring the financial commitment required to implement automated solutions.
𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀: understanding the importance of partnerships and regulatory frameworks in driving innovation.
𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 securing automated systems in an increasingly digital supply chain.
Earlier last week, Elisa van Kempen, also from TNO, participated as a panellist at the AWARD-H2020 final conference. The panel focused on business models and automation in logistics operations and shared insights into the MODI initiative. The discussion concluded collectively acknowledging the need to transition from technical demonstrations to real-world integration of automation in logistics.
